Pros and Cons of Machine Roomless Elevators

When it comes to the elevator
industry, the possibilities are limitless. In fact, the team here at Elevators
Ltd believe that there is an elevator on the market to suit every property
owner’s requirements. The concept of machine roomless (MRL) elevators is something
that has been around since the mid 1950’s, however they have become increasingly
popular during the 21st century. Read on as we go through some of
the pros and cons that they can offer…

Pros

Space: The most attractive feature of machine roomless elevator
design is the amount of space they can save. After all, they are exactly what
it says on the tin and all of the mechanics that would be found in a machine
room are placed inside the hoist instead. This makes them a very attractive
option for buildings like hotels and apartments that may be struggling with
space when it comes to an elevator installation.

Affordable: Since less space is required to install a machine
roomless elevator, many property owners find that they are cheaper too. After
all, elevators with a machine room tend to take longer to install, and this,
alongside the increased number of mechanical pieces, often increases the
upfront cost of the investment. As a
result, MRL elevators are popular with property owners that have a strict
budget.

Cons

Noise: With this said, machine roomless elevators rely on steel
connections within the machinery in order to operate and this can lead to a lot
of noise pollution as the elevator carries out its journeys. Luckily, it can be
muffled with sound absorption; however, this option cancels-out the benefit of
affordability because property owners may end up spending more than they save.

Capacity: In comparison to machine room elevator, MRL elevator
lack in terms of load capacity. This means that they cannot carry as much
weight as their competitors. In addition to this, this feature can also make
them run at a slower pace, making them an ineffective investment in some
circumstances.

Here at Elevators Ltd, our MRL
elevators are subject to an intense safety inspection and offer a variety of
additional benefits from our engineers including remote lift arm monitoring,
inclusive maintenance costs and a no obligation quotation! To find out more
information about whether a machine roomless elevator could be the perfect
solution for your property, get in contact with the best lift company
on the market today!